The 2023-24 NHL season provided valuable insights. Goaltending proved crucial, with Boston excelling and New Jersey struggling. The NHL’s point system was criticized, with Boston gaining more points than Tampa despite losing more games. Coaching changes impacted team performance, while caution was advised in high player salaries. Continue reading Four Things We Learned from the 2023-24 NHL Season
The Arizona Coyotes have finally left their tumultuous past and relocated to Utah after years of struggle and uncertainty. From being without a proper home to facing financial losses, the franchise’s story comes to an end as Utah embraces the possibility of a new NHL team. Continue reading Arizona Coyotes: Disaster In The Desert
The NHL season sees teams assessing their strategies. The Calgary Flames should sell to secure future prospects, while the Los Angeles Kings seek to boost scoring with a new acquisition. The Ottawa Senators face the need to shed talent for future prospects, whereas the Boston Bruins must regain their competitive edge. The Anaheim Ducks are urged to prioritize rebuilding, and the Tampa Bay Lightning should consider making a strategic acquisition to reignite their winning potential. Continue reading NHL Trade Deadline Monitor – Buy or Sell?
Sports Editor Thomas Dunford provides his NHL trade deadline recommendations. Players like Juuse Saros, Adam Henrique, Noah Hanafin, Jacob Markstrom, and Vladimir Tarasenko are all expected to be traded by Dunford. Continue reading NHL Trade Deadline Monitor – Five Players Who Should Be Traded
The NHL and Hockey Canada are embroiled in controversy as five gold medalists face sexual assault charges from a 2018 incident. Hockey Canada’s involvement and the players’ future remain uncertain as the trial date is estimated to be in 2026. Continue reading Five Players From Canada’s 2018 World Junior Cup Team Set To Face Trial For Sexual Assault
Professional hockey player Adam Johnson, who played for the Nottingham Panthers, died unexpectedly on October 28th following an on-ice accident. His death has led to renewed debates on player safety in the sport, prompting hockey leagues to introduce mandatory neck guard rules. Following Johnson’s death, a suspect was arrested for involuntary manslaughter. Continue reading EIHL Member Adam Johnson Dies from Neck Injury Sustained On Ice
The NHL has launched “Frozen Frenzy,” a program inspired by the NFL’s Redzone, aiming to reinvigorate viewer engagement and increase viewership, which has significantly lagged compared to other major sports leagues. Frozen Frenzy offers fans continuous coverage of all games, prioritizing high-action moments like power plays and the final two minutes of close contests, and showcasing highlight plays and players. Despite some early problems, the program has been well-received and is seen as a success for the NHL.
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(Image via sportingnews.com) Staff Writer: Tom Dunford Email: Tdunford@umassd.edu With the 2023-2024 NHL season officially underway, there tends to be a lot of overreactions within the first couple of games. With one week under our belt, it’s time we gauge the four biggest storylines and overreactions this new season offers us. Just remember that this is the start of the season, so plenty of things … Continue reading 4 for 4: NHL Week 1 Edition
(Image via sportstravelmagazine.com) Staff Writer: Tom Dunford Email: Tdunford@umassd.edu With the 2023-24 NHL season approaching rapidly, it’s time to look at what teams are here to make noise and what teams may have to look past this season regarding hope and prosperity. What are our top four intriguing storylines heading into this season? Without further ado, let’s begin. 4: Boston’s Fall From Grace After Boston … Continue reading 4 Storylines: NHL Preseason Edition
(Image via Bill Wippert/ Getty Images) Volunteer Writer: Thomas Dunford Email: tdunford@umassd.edu In the NHL, any team can win on a given night. It’s a team sport: if every player comes and gives 100% effort, the chances of winning skyrocket. But talent is talent, and sometimes gaining a superstar can help a team win those tight, grit games that become prevalent come April. Today, we … Continue reading 3 NHL Teams Who Should Buy At The Deadline – And 3 Who Should Sell
